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On Thursday morning at Kotri railway station, the Karachi-bound Allama Iqbal Express narrowly avoided a disaster when a power fluctuation in the station’s panel abruptly altered the direction of the rails while the train was negotiating a turn. Shakeel Memon, the chief controller of the railway, told Dawn that it took an hour and 35 … Read more

According to Network Rail, improvements to a city’s train station have started. Platform 1 at Derby Station will have a new surface, which will increase drainage, especially during torrential downpours. The new platform is expected to be finished by the end of March, and work is being done at night to minimize disruptions during the … Read more

Pakistan Railways made enormous revenue of Rs. 28.263 billion over the last six months from July to December 2022 through its regular operations, notwithstanding the suspension of train operations due to flood devastation. The total expenditure for the same period was Rs. 52.990 billion, of which 35% went to pensions and 33% to departmental pay, … Read more

According to Pakistan’s minister, the country would negotiate with China to cut the cost of its massive railway project by 40% because it cannot afford such a large loan. Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique stated in Lahore on Monday that the ministry would first seek the federal cabinet’s consent before speaking with the Chinese. In … Read more

According to new government plans, Egypt’s rail system will be able to carry up to 2 million passengers daily. On the Upper Egypt line, a new fleet of Spanish Talgo trains will be introduced by the Egyptian Railways Authority on Sunday. “The Spanish Talgo trains signify a big quantum leap in the history of railroads … Read more

Following the Spring Festival, China’s railway passenger travels increased by 48.7% annually to over 100 million as the country’s change in COVID-19 reaction freed up dormant travel demand. In the period from January 22 to February 1, 33, trains made a total of 102 million trips. According to data from China State Railway Group Co., … Read more

Following the recent increase in the price of petroleum goods throughout the nation, Pakistan Railways stated on Wednesday that they will be raising rail rates. The railway ministry increased train fares by 8% with immediate effect, according to specifics. With the exception of the Green Line, all trains and classes will see a fare hike. … Read more

Since its debut in December 2021, the China-Laos Railway has operated 20,000 passenger trains and handled 10.3 million passenger journeys, according to the railway operator. The railway carried 65,000 passengers each day on its 8.7 million passenger journeys through China. According to the China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd., 1.6 million passenger trips were recorded … Read more